JP2000317069A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To drastically improve amusement in a game machine such as a pachinko machine provided with a variable display device by which identifying information is displayed in variation. SOLUTION: An operation port 3 and a big prize winning port 4 are arranged on the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1 and a display device 13 having a display part 13a is incorporated in the center part of the board 2. A plurality of pattern strings are displayed in the part 13a and the strings are constituted by a plurality kinds of patterns. A controller 24 generates a special game state being advantageous to a game player on condition that the patterns become a specified display state and finally stop-displayed. A plurality kinds of display modes with different values are set as the specified display state and the controller 24 executes control so that the state becomes a specified display mode having a value being larger than that provided in the temporarily stop-displayed specified display state to finally stop-display the patterns when the patterns are re-changed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine having a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as one type of gaming machine, a pachinko machine equipped with a special symbol display device (variable display device) for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and the like in a predetermined arrangement is known. .

[0003] In this kind of pachinko machine, a special game state (big hit state) that is in a state advantageous to the player after reaching the reach state according to the display symbol (stop symbol) when the variable display is stopped on the display device. ”, A“ disengaged reach state ”that does not enter the special game state after passing through the reach state, or a“ disengaged state ”that does not go through the reach state and does not become the special game state. The stop symbols include a special game symbol (big hit symbol) for generating a special game state, a detachable reach symbol for generating a detached reach, and a detached symbol for generating a detached state.

In the above-mentioned pachinko machine, a special symbol display device is provided when a game situation that changes according to a player's operation satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball wins an operating port). In, the variable display of symbols is started. Further, a stop symbol corresponding to the game situation is selected from the special game symbol, the off-reach symbol, and the off symbol, and the variable display is stopped at the selected stop symbol. Then, when the player stops at the big hit symbol, the special variable winning device is switched so as to be in an advantageous state (big hit state) for the player. More specifically, the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls by opening a special winning opening or the like.

[0005] In recent years, in this type of pachinko machine, an ordinary symbol starting port (or gate) provided separately is provided.
, Auxiliary variable display control (for example, 7-segment display control) by the ordinary symbol display device is performed. Then, when the display result is a predetermined stop state (for example, when the display is stopped at “7”), a normal symbol wins, and the normal variable winning device also serving as an operation port is opened. , The winning rate of the working port is increased.

Recently, a pachinko machine in which a probability variation mode (high probability mode) is set has been known. The probability variation mode generally means that a big hit symbol is, for example, “3”, “3”, “3”,
If it is a specific symbol such as "7""7""7",
After the end of the jackpot state, the probability of occurrence of the jackpot state is increased until the next jackpot state occurs once (or twice).

When the probability variation mode occurs, not only the probability of occurrence of the big hit state is increased, but also the variation time of the special symbol display device is reduced, or There is also known a model in which the probability of a normal symbol hit in the symbol display device is increased.

In recent years, there has been known a model in which a special symbol display device performs re-variation. In this model,
Even if the symbol that has been stopped once in the aligned state is a symbol (normal symbol) other than the specific symbol, it fluctuates again in the aligned state, and is finally stopped at the specific symbol. Is done. For example, "2""2""2"
It seems as if the big hit condition occurred once in the big hit symbol like, and then "7""7"
At "7", control is performed to finally stop. By performing such control, the player who thinks that a large hit state has occurred in the normal symbol is excited while expecting the occurrence of the probability variation mode with the re-variation.

[0009]

However, the pachinko machine of the above-mentioned prior art in which re-variation is performed has the following problems. That is, even when the symbol is once stopped in the symbol to which the probability variation mode is given, when the above-mentioned re-variation is performed, there is a possibility that the symbol is finally stopped in the normal symbol. For this reason, there is a possibility that the player may fall into the result that the probability variation mode is not provided even though the player thinks that the probability variation mode is provided. As a result, there is a possibility that the interest may be reduced.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine having a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of dramatically improving interest.

[0011]

Means effective to achieve the above object will be described below. The operation and the like will be described as necessary.

Means 1. A game situation detecting means for detecting a game situation that changes in accordance with an operation of a player, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information based on a detection result by the game situation detecting means, and the identification information having a specific display mode. A special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the display is finally stopped and displayed, and a plurality of types having different values are set as the specific display mode. In the gaming machine, after the identification information of the variable display device is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific display mode, the identification information fluctuates again and is different from or the same as the temporarily stopped specific display mode. The display is configured to be stopped and displayed in the specific display mode, and in the case of the re-change, the specific display having a value equal to or more than the value of the temporarily stopped specific display mode Gaming machine is characterized in that as said identification information is finally stopped and displayed in a like.

According to the above means, the game situation detecting means detects a game situation that changes in accordance with the operation of the player, and the variable display device can variably display the identification information based on the detection result. Then, the special game state generating means generates a special game state advantageous to the player on the condition that the identification information is finally displayed in the specific display mode in the specific display mode. As the specific display mode,
A plurality of types having different values are set, and even if the same special game state is generated, the player feels delighted according to the value, that is, according to the displayed specific display mode. In the above means, after the identification information of the variable display device is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific display mode, the identification information fluctuates again, and is different from or the same as the specific display mode once stopped and displayed. The display may be stopped and displayed in a display mode. Therefore, even if the value of the specific display mode temporarily stopped is relatively low,
Due to the re-fluctuation, the player may hope that the identification information is finally stopped and displayed in a specific display mode having a higher value. In addition, in the case of such a renewal,
Certainly, since the identification information is finally stopped and displayed in a specific display mode having a value greater than the value of the temporarily stopped specific display mode, the value of the temporarily stopped specific display mode is displayed. Is not given. Therefore, when the re-change is performed, the player can enjoy the re-change operation without feeling uneasy and with a predetermined feeling of expectation.

Means 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the identification information includes a plurality of symbols.

Means 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein at least at the time of the re-fluctuation, the symbols are variably displayed one by one such that the player can visually recognize the symbols. According to the above-described means, while visually recognizing the symbols that are displayed fluctuating one frame at a time, and wanting them to fluctuate further, or wanting them to stop there, enjoy the re-fluctuation while being thrilled and excited. sell.

Means 4. A gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein, when the fluctuation is changed again, the fluctuation display is not performed beyond a predetermined upper limit number of frames. According to the above means,
At the time of the re-fluctuation, the fluctuation is not displayed beyond the predetermined upper-limit number of frames, so that a player who knows the upper-limit number of frames will know that the game will eventually stop when the upper-limit number of frames re-changes. Can.

Means 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the upper limit number of frames is different for each specific display mode once stopped and displayed. According to the above means, the game content is further increased in thickness.

Means 6 In any one of the means 3 to 5,
When the temporarily stopped specific display mode satisfies a predetermined condition, in the case of the re-variation, if there is a change of a certain number of frames or more, the value is always higher than the value of the temporarily stopped specific display mode. A gaming machine wherein the identification information is finally stopped and displayed in a specific display mode having a value. According to the above-described means, in the initial stage of the re-change, it is strongly desired that there be a change of a certain number of frames or more, and the fact that there is a change of more than a certain number of frames gives a sense of joy and security.

Means 7 In the means 6, the predetermined condition is that the value of the temporarily stopped specific display mode is the lowest.

Means 8 In any one of the means 3 to 7,
At the time of the re-change, if there is a change of a specific frame number or more, as the number of variable frames increases, the value of the specific display mode when the identification information is finally stopped and displayed is increased. A gaming machine characterized by the following. According to the above means, it is hoped that there will be more variations in the number of frames, and the interest will increase.

Means 9 In any one of the means 1 to 8,
At least a game mode after the end of the special game state is set to a normal mode or a high-probability mode in which the identification mode is a specific display mode and the probability of being finally stopped and displayed is higher than the normal mode. A gaming machine further comprising a mode setting means, wherein a value of the specific display mode is related to the gaming mode. According to the above means, the game mode at least after the end of the special game state is set to the normal mode or the high probability mode depending on the specific display mode.

Means 10. The means (9), wherein in the means (9), when the game mode is set to the high probability mode, the mode is switched to the normal mode on the condition that the change display of the identification information is performed a predetermined number of times.
According to the above means, when the game mode is set to the high probability mode, the player strongly desires that the special game state occurs within a predetermined number of times.

Means 11 The gaming machine according to claim 10, wherein the difference in the value of the specific display mode is the difference of the predetermined number of times. According to the above means, the more the predetermined number of times is given, the more the pleasure for the player increases.

Means 12. In the means 1 to 11, when the special game state occurs, a large amount of game media can be obtained, and when the identification information is finally stopped and displayed in a predetermined specific display mode, the special game state can be obtained. A gaming machine compatible with a system for exchanging game media acquired after a game state for a prize, wherein a difference in a value of the specific display mode is at least between the exchange and the continuous game with the acquired game media. A gaming machine characterized by including a difference in the value of the game machine. According to the above-described means, depending on the specific display mode, there are a case where the acquired game medium has to be exchanged for a prize and a case where a continuous game can be played as it is, thereby further improving the interest.

Means 13. A gaming machine, wherein the means 12 further comprises display explanation means for displaying and explaining the value of the specific display mode according to the specific display mode. According to the above means, by visually recognizing the display explanation means, the player can grasp the value of the specific display mode. Further, the player can deepen the understanding of the game.

Means 14. A gaming machine, wherein the means 12 or 13 further comprises a signal deriving means for deriving a signal relating to a value of the specific display mode according to the specific display mode. According to the above means, the signal relating to the value of the specific display mode according to the specific display mode is derived by the signal deriving means, whereby various controls based on the signal can be performed.

Means 15. In any one of the means 12 to 14, the gaming machine is characterized in that one of the values of the specific display mode includes that continuous gaming with the acquired gaming medium is possible all day. According to the above means,
The joy for the player who has acquired the value of the specific display mode that the continuous game on the acquired game medium is possible all day is extremely large.

Means 16. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 15, wherein at least three types of values are provided as the value of the specific display mode.

Means 17. In any one of the means 1 to 16, at the time of the re-variation, at least one of the variable display device and other notification means performs an effect notification. According to the above-described means, the effect notification spurs an exciting feeling at the time of re-change.

Means 18. In the means 17, the other notification means includes at least one of a lamp, a separately provided display device, and a voice notification means.

[0031]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (First Embodiment) A first embodiment of a pachinko game machine (hereinafter simply referred to as "pachinko machine") will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. I do.

As is well known, the pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame, and a front frame provided at a front portion of the outer frame and openable and closable on one side of the outer frame. A glass door frame is provided on the front side of the front frame so as to be freely opened and closed. The game board 2 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the front frame (in the back of the glass door frame and inside the outer frame). This game board 2 includes an inner rail, an outer rail, and the like.
The game balls 5 fired by the game ball firing device are guided to the upper portion of the game board 2. In addition, on the lower side of the glass door frame, a front decoration frame is provided on the front frame so as to be openable and closable, and the front decoration frame is provided with an upper tray. On the other hand, a lower tray is provided at a position lower than the upper tray at a lower portion of the front frame, and a handle constituting a game ball launching device is provided.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an operating port 3 and a special winning port 4. The operating port 3 includes a passage for the game ball 5, and a blade 6 is supported at the entrance of the passage so as to be openable and closable. A V zone is provided on the right side in the back of the special winning opening 4, and a winning passage is provided on the left side (not shown. The left and right sides may be reversed). Then, the game ball 5 that has won the special winning opening 4 is guided to a winning ball processing device (not shown) through one of the V zone and the winning passage. In addition, before the special winning opening 4, the shutter 1
1 is provided. The shutter 11 has a special winning opening 4
The large winning opening 4 is opened and closed by being actuated by the special winning opening solenoid 12 provided on the side of. More specifically, when the solenoid 12 is excited, the shutter 1 is turned on.
1 is tilted substantially horizontally, so that the special winning opening 4 is opened.
Further, when the solenoid 12 is de-energized,
The shutter 11 is in a substantially vertical state, whereby the special winning opening 4 is closed.

A special symbol display device 13 is incorporated in the center of the game board 2. This special symbol display device 13
Is a display unit 13a composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD).
And a plurality of symbol columns are displayed here. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, three symbol rows of the left symbol row 14, the middle symbol row 15 and the right symbol row 16 are displayed as these symbol rows, but other symbol rows are displayed. May be done.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, each symbol row 14-1
6 is a plurality of patterns 17A to 17L each of a plurality of types.
And one type of a plurality of symbols 17M. The symbols 17A to 17L are “1” to “1”, respectively.
2 ", and these numbers are arranged in order. These symbols 17A to 17L can be any of a big hit symbol, a missing reach symbol, and a missing symbol as a special game symbol. Also, the pattern 17M is a “rhombus”
Of each of the symbols 17A-
It is arranged between 17L. The design 17M can only be a missing design.

In each of the symbol rows 14 to 16, the symbols 17A to 17M are variably displayed, for example, by scrolling from top to bottom.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a central horizontal line, two horizontal lines above and below the central line, and two oblique lines constitute a jackpot line L ( 5 lines). However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and so-called one line, two lines, or the like may be used.

As shown in FIG. 1, an ordinary symbol display device 51 is provided above the special symbol display device 13. The ordinary symbol display device 51 includes a light emitting diode (LE).
D), and a 7-segment display unit 53 composed of LEDs, which is a normal symbol display unit.

Further, a pair of passing gates 54 are disposed on both left and right sides of the special symbol display device 13. When the game ball 5 passes through the passing gate 54, the ordinary symbol display device 51 operates. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 51 variably displays the numbers from “0” to “9” and causes the 7-segment display unit 53 to display the numbers in a segment, and the number is a predetermined value (in the present embodiment, “ 7)), the blade 6 of the working port 3 is opened for a predetermined number of seconds. Due to this opening, it is relatively easy to win a prize in the operating port 3.
The normal symbol display device 51 can store the number of times the game ball 5 has passed through the pass gate 54 up to four times.
The number of reservations is displayed at 2. Therefore, even if the game balls 5 pass through the passage gate 54 in a state where the four holding lamps 52 are lit, they are not counted as the holding balls, and
As long as 2 is lit, the normal symbol display device 51 is operated the number of times corresponding to the number of holdings even if the game ball 5 does not pass through the passing gate 54.

As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the display section 13a of the special symbol display device 13 has each symbol row 14 to
Sixteen symbol fluctuations (rotation fluctuations) are started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operating port 3. In addition, one of a big hit symbol, a missing reach symbol, and a missing symbol is selected, and this is set as a stop symbol. What is a stop symbol?
Each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is a symbol displayed when the symbol change is stopped. In the present embodiment, the symbol change is stopped in the order of the left symbol row 14, the right symbol row 16, and the middle symbol row 15, but this is only one example, and is stopped in another order. Is also good.

The big hit symbol is a symbol for generating a big hit state as a special game state advantageous to the player after the reach state. For details, see FIG.
As shown in (f), when the fluctuation of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 is finally stopped, the displayed symbol 17 is displayed.
A combination of A to 17L may be a predetermined jackpot combination. That is, the same type of design 17A
When 17L are arranged along the jackpot line L, a combination of the same symbols 17A to 17L (for example, in FIG. 2E, "4", "4", "4" symbol 17D, FIG. 2F) In this case, the symbol “3”, “3”, or “3” may be 17C). The symbol constituting this combination is a "big hit symbol". When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the big winning opening 4 is opened), and a jackpot state advantageous to the player is generated. That is, it is possible to obtain more premium balls.

The reach state is, for example, as shown in FIG.
As shown in (c) and (d), this refers to the state immediately before the big hit. The reach state includes a state in which the symbol change of the right symbol row 16 stops on the big hit line L with a symbol of the same type as the stop symbol of the left symbol row 14. In the example shown in FIG. 2C, the big hit line L is positioned to extend in the horizontal direction below the display unit 13a, and both the left and right symbol rows 14, which stop on the same line, The 16 symbols 17A to 17L are all symbols 17D with “4”. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 2D, the big hit line L is positioned so as to cross diagonally on the display unit 13a, and both the left and right symbol rows 14 stopped on each line L. , And 16 are 17D and 17C with “4 (downward line)” and “3 (upline line)” (so-called double reach).

In the above-mentioned reach state, the symbol fluctuation of the middle symbol row 15 finally stops at the same type of symbol (big hit symbol) as the stopped symbols of both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 and becomes a big hit state. In addition to the above, there is a pattern that stops with a different type of symbol (this is referred to as a "missing reach symbol") and does not enter the jackpot state (hereinafter, referred to as a "missing reach state"). Furthermore, after the symbol change of the middle symbol row 15 is once stopped, all the symbol rows 14 to 16 again change in a state where the big hit symbols are arranged along the big hit line L (or only the middle symbol 15 changes). , The pattern row 1 that has fluctuated since then
The case where the symbols 17A to 17L of 4 to 16 stop (also referred to as re-variable reach) may be included in the reach state.

In the reach state, various reach patterns are set. As a reach pattern,
Various reach patterns such as "normal reach", "flash reach", "high speed reach", "frame feed reach", and "enlarged reach" are set. Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the “Super Reach” operation starts,
The expected value at which the big hit state occurs (big hit expected value) is higher than in the case of “normal reach”. Also in the “super reach”, the jackpot expectation value differs depending on each reach pattern. Although not specifically shown in the present embodiment, a background or a character may be separately displayed.

It has already been described that the symbol change of each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the operation port 3, but the game ball 5 is further moved to the operation port 3 during the change display. When a prize is won, as in the case of passing through the passage gate 54, the corresponding variable display is performed after the current variable display ends. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be suspended is determined for each model of the pachinko machine. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of suspensions is set to four, but this is not a limitation.

As shown in FIG. 1, the special symbol display device 13
, Above the display unit 13a, the holding lamps 18a, 18b, 18 made of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are provided.
c and 18d are incorporated. The holding lamp 18a
The number of ~ 18d is the same as the above-mentioned maximum number of reservations (in this case, four). The hold lamps 18a to 18d are turned on each time the variable display is held, and are turned off with the execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold.

In addition, in addition to the above, various other lamps and electric decoration members for enhancing the game effect are attached to a plurality of places of the pachinko machine 1. The lighting state (extinguished, lit, blinking, etc.) of these illuminated members and the like can be changed according to the progress of the game. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a speaker (not shown) that generates a sound effect in accordance with the progress of the game.

In order to detect the game state of the pachinko machine 1 which changes according to the operation of the player, in the present embodiment, the game board 2 has a through switch 20 and an operation port switch 2.
1. V-zone switch 22 and count switch 23
Etc. are respectively attached. Through switch 20
Detects that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 54, and the operating port switch 21 detects that the gaming ball 5 has won the operating port 3. The V-zone switch 22 detects a winning in the V-zone 8 of the large winning opening 4 of the game ball 5, and the count switch 23 detects a winning in the large winning opening 4 of the gaming ball 5.

In this embodiment, each of the switches 20 to 23
Based on the detection result, the solenoids 10, 12, the special symbol display device 13, each of the holding lamps 18a to 18d, the normal symbol display device 51 (7-segment display unit 53 and the holding lamp 52),
A control device 24 is provided to drive and control the blades 6 and the like. The control device 24 includes a read-only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores predetermined control programs and initial data in advance, and the CPU
Executes various arithmetic processes according to a control program of the ROM. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation results of the CPU in the symbol random number buffers 31 to 36 shown in FIG. 4, the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) shown in FIG. 5, the stopped symbol areas 46 to 48 shown in FIG. To remember.

As shown in FIG. 4, the symbol random number buffer
Left, middle and right three out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31, 32,
33, and three out-of-reach-reach-symbol random number buffers 34, 35, 36 of left, middle, and right. As shown in FIG. 5, the symbol random number area includes five internal random number areas 41 (i) and five outreach random number areas 42 (i).
, Five left-off symbol random number areas 43 (i), five middle-off symbol random number areas 44 (i), and five right-off symbol random number areas 45 (i). i
Are used to distinguish each of the five symbol random number areas, and include “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”,
Take the value of "4". Each value of i corresponds to the number of suspended variable displays. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the stop symbol area includes left, middle, and right stop symbol random number areas 4.
6, 47, and 48.

In this embodiment, the CPU
One of the controls by the (control device 24) is mode switching control. In the present embodiment, a normal mode and a probability variation mode (= high probability mode; hereinafter, referred to as “probable variation mode”) are prepared as game modes (game states). That is, for example, there are a normal mode in which a jackpot game state is generated with a relatively low probability of about 1/300, and a probable mode in which a jackpot game state is generated with a high probability of about 1/60, which is about 5 times as large. .

In general, the concept of the probable change mode is as follows: (1) The probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 53 is increased as compared with the normal case, and the blade 6 of the working port 3 is opened. (2) shortening the time for changing the number in the 7-segment display unit 53, (3) increasing the opening time of the blade 6 (and / or increasing the number of winnings), (4) special The change time of the symbols 17A to 17M on the display unit 13a of the symbol display device 13 is shortened, and (5) the jackpot probability is higher than that in the normal mode. Of these (1) to (5), only (5), that is, only that the jackpot probability is simply increased is executed.

In this embodiment, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the normal mode is set. After that, when the jackpot game state is established, either the certainty change mode or the normal mode is selected. Then, after the end of the jackpot state, the selected mode is executed. More specifically, in the present embodiment, when the stop symbols 17A to 17L (big hit symbols) at the time of the big hit game state are odd numbers (“1”, “3”, “5”, “7”), , The game mode after the end of the jackpot state is set to the probability change mode, the stop symbol 1 when the jackpot game state
7A to 17L (big hit symbols) are even numbers ("2",
In the case of “4”, “6”, “8”), the game mode after the end of the big hit state is set to the normal mode.

However, in the present embodiment, even if the game mode is set to the probable change mode, the probable change mode is not always continued until the next big hit state occurs, and the fluctuation of the symbols 17A to 17M is not performed. The mode can be switched to the normal mode on the condition that the stop (start variation) is performed a predetermined number of times (N times). More specifically, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, when the jackpot symbol is “3” or “7”, the predetermined number N is “100”, and the jackpot symbols are “1”, “5”, “9”, and “11”. In this case, the predetermined number N is set to “50” (of course, when the big hit symbol is an even number, the predetermined number N is “0”).
Times). Then, the symbol 17A is set a predetermined number of times.
If the jackpot state does not occur despite the fluctuation stop of ~ 17M, the game mode is basically switched from the probable change mode to the normal mode.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the above-mentioned big hit state occurs, the re-variation process is always executed. That is, even if the symbols 17A to 17L once stopped and displayed are the jackpot symbols and the numbers are even numbers that are not set to the probability change mode, odd numbers are obtained by performing the re-variation process. There is a case where the vehicle finally stops at the symbols 17A to 17L, and as a result, a case where the probable change mode is given can occur.

Next, the operation and effects of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. 8 to 15 show various routines executed by the control device 24. The processing of these routines
It is executed based on the counter group, the winning determination flag FE, and the like. The counter group includes a round counter CR, a hold counter CH, a winning counter CE, an internal random number counter CI,
Missing reach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB, left, middle and right symbol random number counters CDL, CD
C, CDR, reach type determination counter CV, and the like.

The round counter CR is used to count the number of rounds.
E is for counting the number of winning of the game balls 5 to the big winning opening 4. The hold counter CH is used to count the number of times the variable display is held.
The values of “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” are taken in order. These values are the above-mentioned symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (45).
This corresponds to “(i)” in (i). Therefore, CH = 0
Means that the status is not suspended.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the internal random number counter CI is used to determine a jackpot state or the like in the special symbol display device 13. The off-reach random number counter CO is for determining whether or not to perform display in the off-reach state. Further, the jackpot symbol random number counter CB is for determining a jackpot symbol (fixed symbol) to be finally stopped. These counters C
Each of I, CO, and CB is a predetermined time (for example, “2 m
s ”), the value is updated within a predetermined range. Each value is read out as a random number according to a predetermined condition. Each of the counters CI, CO, and CB returns to an initial value when each value becomes a specific value.

Each of the left, middle, and right symbol random number counters CDL,
CDC and CDR are for determining a stop symbol and the like. The left symbol random number counter CDL updates the value within a predetermined range every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”), and returns to an initial value when the value reaches a specific value. The medium symbol random number counter CDC updates the value within a predetermined range every time the left symbol random number counter CDL makes one cycle, and returns to an initial value when it reaches a specific value. The right symbol random number counter CDR updates the value within a predetermined range every time the medium symbol random number counter CDC makes one cycle, and returns to the initial value when it reaches a specific value.

The reach type determination counter CV shown in FIG. 7B is used to select one of the above-mentioned plurality of types of reach patterns. The value (random number value) is updated each time it is performed, and when the value reaches a specific value, the value is returned to the initial value. However, each reach pattern is weighted, and the probability of selecting each reach pattern is different from each other. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of selecting each reach pattern differs between a case of a big hit (at the time of a big hit) and a case of a big hit (at the time of a miss reach).

Further, these counter groups are prepared for the normal mode and the probability change mode, respectively. That is, these counter groups are prepared in the normal mode counter table and the probability change mode counter table, respectively (however, the same counter table may be used). In the normal mode, updating and distribution of the counter group of the normal mode counter table are appropriately performed, and in the probable mode, updating and distribution of the counter group of the probable mode counter table are appropriately performed. As described above, with respect to the internal random number counter CI, the jackpot value is set to be five times larger in the probable mode than in the normal mode (or the jackpot value is the same and the total number of internal random number counters CI is 5). It may be set to about 1 /). Also,
In the present embodiment, since there are five jackpot lines L, a line counter (not shown) for determining which line should generate the reach state and which line should generate the jackpot state, etc., is separately prepared. I have.

The winning determination flag FE is used to determine the presence or absence of a winning in the V zone.
The flag FE is set to “0” when there is no winning,
It is set to "1" when there is a winning.

The flowchart of FIG. 8 shows the above-mentioned counters CI, CO, CB, CDL, CDC, CD
After updating R and CV, symbol random number counters CDL and CD
The combination of the values of C and CDR (random numbers) is classified (sorted),
The allocated values are stored in the corresponding symbol random number buffers 31 to 31.
36 shows a “random number distribution routine” to be stored in No. 36. This routine is executed every predetermined time (2 ms) after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on. When this routine is started, the control device 24 firstly proceeds to step S1.
Internal random number counter CI, out-reach random number counter CO,
"1" is added (updated) to each of the jackpot symbol random number counters CB.

In step S2, "1" is added to the left symbol random number counter CDL. For the middle and right symbol random number counters CDC and CDR, the updating process is performed according to the values of the left and middle symbol random number counters CDL and CDC, respectively. More specifically, “1” is added to the medium symbol random number counter CDC at the timing when the left symbol random number counter CDL is returned to the initial value, and the value of the counter CDC is maintained at other times. Also, if the timing of the middle symbol random number counter CDC is returned to the initial value, "1" is added to the right symbol random number counter CDR, and if not, the value of the counter CDR is maintained. Further, in step S3, the control device 24 updates the reach type determination counter CV.

Next, in step S4, it is determined whether or not the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC and CDR is a predetermined "combination of missing symbols". If this condition is satisfied, step S
5, each symbol random number counter CDL, CDC, CDR
Of the corresponding out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31, 32, 3
3 is stored. Here, the corresponding out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31 to 33 are specifically the left symbol random number counter CDL.
Refers to the off-left symbol random number buffer 31, refers to the middle symbol random number buffer 32, refers to the middle symbol random number buffer 32, and refers to the right symbol random number buffer 33 refers to the right symbol random number buffer 33 (step S 7 described later). The same applies to). And the control device 24
Executes the processing of step S5, and thereafter temporarily ends the subsequent processing.

On the other hand, if the condition of step S4 is not satisfied, in step S6, the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR is a predetermined "combination of out-of-reach reach symbols". It is determined whether or not. If this condition is satisfied, at step S7, each symbol random number counter CDL, CDC, C
Set the value of DR to the corresponding outreach symbol random number buffer 3
4, 35, and 36, and the subsequent processing ends once.

If the condition of step S6 is not satisfied, the "random number distribution routine" is terminated without performing any of the processes of steps S5 and S7.
In this case, each symbol random number counter CDL, CDC, C
This is a case where the combination of the values of DR is not any combination of the out-of-off design and the out-of-out reach design, that is, the case of the combination of the big hit design.

As described above, in the “random number distribution routine”, three symbol random number counters CDL, CD
The combination of the values of C and CDR is checked. Then, in the case of a combination of missing symbols, the missing symbol random number buffer 31
Random numbers are stored in ~ 33.
Random numbers are stored in the off-reach symbol random number buffers 34 to 35. In the case of a combination of big hit symbols, random numbers are not stored in any of the symbol random number buffers 31 to 36.

Next, the "storage processing routine" shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9 will be described. The main function of this routine is that each time the game ball 5 wins the operating port 3, the values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC, and CDR are stored in the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) in principle. It is to store.

When the “storage processing routine” is started, the control device 24 determines in step S 10 whether or not the game ball 5 has won the operating port 3 based on the detection result of the operating port switch 21. I do. If the determination condition is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. If the determination condition is satisfied, the value of the hold counter CH is set to the maximum number of hold times (in this case, “4”) in step S11. It is determined whether it is smaller than.

If the value of the hold counter CH is smaller than the maximum number of hold times, "1" is added to the hold counter CH in step S12. Further, the following step S1
At 3, the control device 24 sends the corresponding hold lamp (18
a to 18d) is turned on, and step S1 is performed.
Move to 4. On the other hand, when the determination condition of step S11 is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated without performing the processing of step S12 and thereafter.
Therefore, the symbol change display is held only up to four times, and the holding is not stored even if there is more winning.

In step S14, the control device 24
Stores the value of the internal random number counter CI in the internal random number area 41.
(I). Further, in the next step S15, the value of the off-reach random number counter CO is stored in the off-reach random number area 42 (i).

Further, in step S16, the control device 24 controls the left, center, and right out-of-design symbol random number buffers 31 to 31.
33 (CDL, CDC, CDR) to the corresponding left
Middle and right out-of-design symbol random number areas 43 (i) to 45 (i)
And the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

As described above, in the “storage processing routine”, the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC, CD
The value of R is stored in each of the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i). In steps S14 to S16, for example, if the value of the hold counter CH after the update in step S12 is “3”, the internal random number area 41 (i = 3), the outreach reach random number area 42 (i = 3), Out-of-left design random number area 43 (i = 3), out-of-design symbol random number area 44 (i = 3)
3), the off-right symbol random number area 45 (i = 3) is a storage location in the current control cycle.

Next, the "special electric accessory control routine" shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 and 11 will be described.
This routine is the “random number distribution routine” described above,
This is for controlling the special electric accessory, the special symbol display device 13 and the like using the calculation result of the “storage processing routine” and the like, and is executed at predetermined time intervals after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on.

When the "special electric accessory control routine" is started, the control device 24 first determines in step S20 whether or not the value of the hold counter CH is not "0". If a negative determination is made, that is, if the value of the hold counter CH is “0”, the process proceeds to step S260 (however, in this case, such processing is not particularly performed, and the subsequent processing is performed once. Will be terminated). On the other hand, if the determination condition is satisfied (CH = 1, 2, 3, 4), “i” is set to “0” in step S30, and the next step S40
It is determined whether or not the hold counter CH is not the same as “i”.

If this determination condition is satisfied (CH ≠ i), in step S50, the internal random number area 41 (i + 1) and the out-of-reach reach random number area 42
(I + 1), out-of-design symbol random number area 43 (i + 1) to 45
Each data of (i + 1) is stored in the previous area 41 (i)-
45 (i). Then, step S
At 60, the control device 24 adds "1" to "i", and returns to step S40.

On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S40 is not satisfied (CH = i), the process proceeds to step S70, and one of the holding lamps 18a to 18d corresponding to the holding counter CH is turned off. In the next step S80, "1" is subtracted from the hold counter CH.

Next, in step S90, the control device 24 executes a symbol variation start process. Specifically, as shown in the "variation start processing routine" in FIG. 11, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter CI is a big hit value. If the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot, the process proceeds to step S90.
In 2, the big hit symbol based on the big hit symbol random number counter CB is stored in the memory as a final stop symbol (fixed symbol). At the same time, since the re-variation process is performed in the present embodiment, a stop symbol is once determined based on the determined symbol, and is stored in the memory as a temporary stop symbol.

More specifically, the controller 24 temporarily determines a stop symbol based on a fixed symbol at that time with reference to a table shown in FIG. For example, when the fixed symbol is the symbol 17A of “1”, the symbols 17A of the “1” (two-sixteenth), the symbol 17D of the “4” (two-sixteenth), and the symbol “6” are temporarily stopped symbols. Symbol 17F (2/16), symbol "8" 17H (2/16), symbol "9" 17I (2/16), symbol "10" 17J (16)
2 /), the symbol 17K of “11” (2/16), or the symbol 17L of “12” (2/16) can be determined. Also, for example, when the confirmed symbol is the symbol 17D of “4”, the symbol 17J (1) of “10” is temporarily stopped.
Only 16/6) can be determined. Further, for example, when the confirmed symbol is the symbol 17G of “7”, the symbols 17A (1/16) of “1”, the symbols 17B (1/16) of “2”, and “3” are temporarily stopped symbols. 17C (1/16), "4" 17D (1/16), "5" 17E (1/16), "6" 17F (16)
1 /), “7” symbol 17G (4/16), “8”
Symbol 17H (two-sixteenth), symbol "9" symbol 17I (1
1/6), "10" symbol 17J (1/16),
"11" design 17K (1/16) or "12"
17L (1/16) can be determined. In other words, even if the stop symbol is any of the symbols 17A to 17L, the symbol can finally be stopped at the symbol “7G” of “7” that is most pleasing to the player due to the re-change.

In the present embodiment, the upper limit is set to "13 frames" as the maximum number of frames to be changed during re-variation. For example, the symbol 17B whose stop symbol is “2”
, The re-variation is “3 (1st frame)” →
"4" → "5" → "6" → "7" → "8" → "9" →
"10" → "11" → "12" → "1" → "2" → "3"
(13th frame) ”as the upper limit. However, "4" corresponding to a blank on the table,
The symbols "10", "12", "1", and "2" are not determined and displayed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the re-change occurs, the value of the final stop symbol (fixed symbol) is
The stop symbol is determined so that the value does not fall below the value of the stop symbol. For example, the stop symbol is "5"
Symbol 17E (the symbol 17E has a predetermined number N of 50
If a re-change is performed, 100 times are given as the predetermined number N, and a symbol 17G of “7” is given → 50 times equal to “5” is given as the predetermined number N. The symbol 17I of “9” → the symbol 17K of “11” which is also given as the predetermined number N of 50 times → the predetermined number N
One of the symbols 17C of "3" provided 100 times becomes the final stop symbol, and the value does not drop once than the stop symbol.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the stop symbol once satisfies a predetermined condition (in the case of an even number), when the re-variation is performed more than a predetermined number of frames (7 or more), The value of the final stop symbol (fixed symbol) is always increased (the final stop is always an odd number).

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the re-change is performed more than a predetermined number of frames (7 or more), the value of the final stop symbol (fixed symbol) does not decrease thereafter. The stop symbol is determined as described above. For example, the symbol 17F whose stop symbol is "6" (the symbol 17
F is not given the probable change mode), and if the re-change is performed, the symbol 17A of “1” in the seventh frame becomes
50 times are given as the predetermined number N. As shown in FIG. 16, the symbol 17C of “3” can be stopped next, and the symbol 17C is given a predetermined number N of 100 times. Further, the symbol 17G of "7" can be stopped next, and the symbol 17G is also given a predetermined number N of 100 times. Therefore, when the re-change of seven frames or more is performed, the value of the final stop symbol (confirmed symbol) does not decrease thereafter (same or increases), which is a desirable state for the player.

However, in the present embodiment, if the re-variation of “13 frames”, which is the maximum number of variable frames, is performed, the value may be reduced. The maximum fluctuating frame number is different depending on the design so that it does not exist. For example, a symbol 17H whose stop symbol is “8” (the symbol 17H is not given the certainty change mode)
If the re-variation is performed, the symbol 17C of “3” in the seventh frame is given a predetermined number N of 100 times, and the symbol 17G of “7” that can be stopped next is also a predetermined number of times. N is given 100 times. However, the symbol 17I of “9” in the thirteenth frame is given only 50 times as the predetermined number N. For this reason, in this case (when the symbol 17I of “9” is adopted as the final stop symbol and the symbol 17H of “8” is temporarily adopted as the stop symbol), 13
The frame is set so that only one frame is changed without changing the frame again (the stop symbols are “4”, “1”).
Similarly, in the case of “0” and “12”, the re-variation of only one frame is performed without performing the re-variation of 13 frames).

Now, in step S902, after storing the big hit symbol and the temporarily stopped symbol, the control device 2
In step S <b> 905, the process proceeds to step S <b> 905.

On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S901 is not satisfied (the value of the internal random number counter CI is not the jackpot), the control device 24 determines in step S903 that the value of the out-of-reach reach random number counter CO is It is determined whether or not the value is equal to the determined out-of-range reach value. If the value of the out-reach random number counter CO is the same as the out-reach value, in step S904, the symbol corresponding to the out-reach value (out-reach symbol) is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, and step S90 is performed.
Go to 5.

If the determination condition in step S903 is not satisfied, in step S906, the symbol lost in step S16 is stored in the memory as a stopped symbol, and the flow advances to step S907.

Now, step S902 or step S9
After moving from 04, in step S905, a reach pattern is acquired. That is, when the current mode is the normal mode, one of the various reach patterns of “normal reach”, “flash reach”, and “high-speed reach” is determined based on the reach type determination counter CV. If the current mode is the probable change mode, one of various reach patterns of “normal reach”, “frame advance reach”, and “enlarged reach” is determined based on the reach type determination counter CV.

Then, step S905 or step S905
After shifting from 906, in step S907, the symbol change of the special symbol display device 13 is started. further,
In the subsequent step S908, if the current mode is the probable change mode, the remaining number N is decremented by “1”, and
If the current mode is the normal mode, the “variation start processing routine” is ended without performing any processing. When the current game mode is the probable change mode, the changing symbols 17A to 17A are displayed on a part of the display unit 13a.
M and the remaining number (from the above-mentioned predetermined number
A value that is decremented by 1 each time the fluctuation stop of A to 17M is performed is displayed (see FIG. 17A and the like).

Now, as described above, step S90
After executing the process of the “(variation start process routine)”, the control device 24 determines in step S110 of FIG. 10 the symbols 17A to 17M in the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 (other than the middle symbol row 15) in the aforementioned steps. S902, S90
4. The stop symbol is replaced with the stop symbol stored in any of the processes of S906 (however, when the full rotation re-variation process described later is performed, the symbol is temporarily replaced with the stop symbol). In addition, both left and right symbol row 1
Stop the pattern change in 4 and 16 and change the pattern 17 after replacement
A to 17M are displayed in the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16.

Next, in step S120, control device 24 performs a reach operation process. For example, when the reach pattern acquired in step S905 is “normal reach”, the symbols 17A to 17M in the middle symbol row 15 are displayed.
Performs an operation process to perform a normal scroll operation. When the reach pattern is “flash reach”, an operation process is performed so that the symbols 17A to 17M of the middle symbol row 15 perform a scroll operation slowly while sparkling. Furthermore, when the reach pattern is “high-speed reach”, the middle symbol row 1 is so fast that the player cannot see it.
The operation process is performed so that the symbols 17A to 17M of No. 5 perform the scroll operation. In addition, when the reach pattern is “frame advance reach”, the symbols 17A to 17A in the middle symbol row 15 are displayed.
An operation process is performed to perform a scroll operation so that 7M separates one frame from one frame. Furthermore, when the reach pattern is “enlarged reach”, the symbols 17 in the middle symbol row 15
An operation process is performed so as to perform a scroll operation in a state where A to 17M are displayed in an enlarged manner compared to the normal state.

After executing the processing of step S120 ("reach operation processing routine") as described above, the control device 24 stops the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol row 15 in step S130.

Subsequently, the control device 24 proceeds to step S13.
At 5, a re-variation process is performed. Specifically, the condition for executing the re-variation process (the jackpot condition in the present embodiment)
Is determined, and if the re-variation processing execution condition is satisfied, the symbols 1 of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are set in the same background as each reach operation in the reach operation process.
7A to 17M are simultaneously changed one frame at a time in a state where the symbols are aligned. Then, the symbol re-variation of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 is stopped at the final stop symbol stored in the step S902. On the other hand, if the condition for executing the re-variation processing is not satisfied, no processing is executed. Immediately after the above-described step S130, the middle symbol row 15
Only the symbols 17A to 17M may be changed again.

After performing the above-described re-variation processing, the control device 24 next proceeds to step S140, in which the symbol 17
It is determined whether the combination of A to 17L is a jackpot combination. At this time, it is also confirmed whether or not the replacement of the stopped symbols has been correctly performed. If the determination condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to a “remaining number notification process routine (step S260)” described later, and thereafter, the “special electric accessory control routine” ends. Also,
If the combination of the symbols 17A to 17M is a winning combination, the round counter CR is cleared to "0" in step S150. At this time, a big hit notification is displayed by the control device 24. Further, a clearing process is executed for the remaining number N.

Next, the control device 24 proceeds to step S155.
, A mode determination process is performed. More specifically,
As shown in the "mode determination processing routine" of FIG. 13, in step S1551, the big hit symbol (final stop symbol) is "3" or "7" (the symbol 17C or 17).
G). If the big hit symbol is “3” or “7”, the process proceeds to step S1552, and after the big hit is completed, “100” is given as the predetermined (remaining) number N of the game mode. Game mode flag XKH to set to probable change mode
Is set to “2”, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. If a negative determination is made in step S1551, in step S1553, the jackpot symbol of "1", "5", "9" or "11" (symbol 1)
7A, 17E, 17I or 17K). And the jackpot design is "1",
In the case of the “5”, “9”, or “11” slot, the flow shifts to step S1554, and after the end of the jackpot, the game mode is set to the predetermined number N of “50 times”, the probability change mode. To set the game mode flag XKH to "1"
And the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

Further, if a negative determination is made in step S1553, the flow shifts to step S1555.
In step S155, the control device 24 determines that the big hit symbol is an even number, that is, “2”, “4”, “6”,
"8", "10" or "12" zoro eyes (design 17B,
17D, 17F, 17H, 17J or 17L
After the jackpot, the game mode flag XKH is set to "0" to set the game mode to the normal mode, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended.

Thus, the "mode determination processing routine"
Then, as the next game mode according to the jackpot design,
Either the normal mode or the probable change mode is selected. However, in the probability change mode, the predetermined number N given according to the big hit symbol is different.

After the mode determination, the control device 2
In step S160 (see FIG. 11), the winning counter CE is cleared to "0" and the winning determination flag FE is set to "0" in step S160. The following step S
At 170, the round counter CR is incremented by "1". Further, in step S175, the control device 24 updates and displays the number of rounds displayed on the display unit 13a based on the round counter CR, and initializes other display items (for example, the count number) (“0”). Initialized to) and displayed.

Further, in step S180, the control device 24 excites the special winning opening solenoid 12.
Then, the shutter 11 falls down to be in a substantially horizontal state, and the special winning opening 4 is opened. With this opening, it becomes possible to win the game ball 5 in the V zone 8 and the winning passage 9.

Next, in step S190, the control device 24 determines whether or not the value of the winning counter CE is smaller than a predetermined value CEmax. And
If this determination condition is satisfied, step S2
At 00, it is determined whether the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 4 has not yet arrived. If the scheduled closing time has not come, the process returns to step S190. As a result, unless the gaming balls 5 having a predetermined value CEmax or more win after opening of the special winning opening 4 or the scheduled closing time comes, the special winning opening 4 continues to be opened. On the other hand, if either step S190 or step S200 is not satisfied, in step S210, the control device 24 demagnetizes the special winning opening solenoid 12. Then, the shutter 11 is raised to be substantially vertical, and the special winning opening 4 is closed.

Subsequently, in step S220, control device 24 determines whether or not the value of round counter CR is smaller than a predetermined value CRmax. When the value of the round counter CR is smaller than the predetermined value CRmax, it is determined in a succeeding step S230 whether or not the winning determination flag FE is “1”. If the winning determination flag FE is "1", the process proceeds to step S16.
Return to 0. Therefore, once the jackpot gaming state occurs, the cycle of opening and closing the special winning opening 4 is repeated until the continuation condition for the game ball 5 winning in the V zone 8 is satisfied a predetermined value CRmax times. For example, the predetermined value CEm
ax is set to “10”, the opening time of the special winning opening 4 is set to “about 29.5 seconds”, and the predetermined value CRmax is set to “1”.
6 ", the special winning opening 4 is opened,
(1) 10 game balls 5 will be awarded in the special winning opening 4;
(2) When about 29.5 seconds elapse, when either one of the conditions is satisfied, the special winning opening 4 is closed. The opening and closing cycle of the special winning opening 4 is repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds) on condition that the game ball 5 wins in the V zone 8.

Then, step S220 or step S220
If any one of the determination conditions of 230 is not satisfied, it is determined that the big hit state has ended, and the fact is displayed on the display unit 13a in step S240. Also, in step S250, a process of notifying the next game mode (mode notifying process) is executed, and this routine ends.

More specifically, as shown in the "mode notification processing routine" of FIG. 14, in step S2501, the control device 24 determines whether the current game mode flag XKH is not "0", that is, "1" or "2". Is determined, and if a positive determination is made, step S2502 is performed to display that the game mode has changed to the probable change mode.
Move to. In step S2502, the display unit 1
At 3a, a screen indicating that the game mode is the probable change mode is displayed and the player is notified of the screen. At the same time, in step S2503, a predetermined (remaining) number N is displayed on the upper portion of the display unit 13a, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. For example, when the game mode flag XKH is “2”, “100 times” is displayed as the remaining number N, and when the game mode flag XKH is “1”, the remaining number of revolutions is “50”. The display is made.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S2501, the flow shifts to step S2504 to display that the game mode has become the normal mode. In step S2504, the display unit 13a
A screen indicating that the game mode is the normal mode is displayed, and the player is notified of the screen. However, in this case, the remaining number N is not displayed. Then, the control device 24 temporarily ends the subsequent processing.

Next, the remaining number notifying process in step S260 will be described. That is, FIG.
It is a flowchart which shows a remaining number notification process. When the process proceeds to this routine, the control device 24 first determines in step S2601 the current game mode flag XKH
Is not “0”, that is, is “1” or “2” (in the probability change mode). When a negative determination is made (in the case of the normal mode), the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated without performing any processing. If an affirmative determination is made, in step S2602,
It is determined whether or not the current remaining number N is “0”. If the remaining number N has not yet become “0”, in step S2603, step S90
The remaining number N decremented at 8 is displayed on a part of the display unit 13a, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended.

If the current remaining number N has become “0” in step S2603 (see FIG. 17B), in step S2604, the game mode is switched from the probable mode to the normal mode. The game mode flag XKH is set to “0”, and in step S2605, a notification to that effect is displayed on the display unit 13a so as to notify the player of the end of the probable change mode (FIG. 17).
(See (c)), the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

As described in detail above, according to the present embodiment, even if the game mode is set to the probable change mode,
The game mode is switched to the normal mode on the condition that the start fluctuation of the symbols 17A to 17M is performed a predetermined number of times. Accordingly, the player strongly desires that the big hit state occurs before the symbols 17A to 17M fluctuate and stop is performed a predetermined number of times, and is afraid that the predetermined number of fluctuations in the start of the pattern 17M will be performed. Meanwhile, the game can be played while being excited. As a result, the interest can be dramatically improved.

Also, in the present embodiment, even if the game mode is set to the probable change mode, compared to the conventional case where the game mode is continued to the probable change mode until the next big hit state occurs, There may be a case where no jackpot condition occurs. Therefore, even if the jackpot probability in the normal mode is increased by that much, there is not much disadvantage to the game arcade. Therefore, by reducing the probability in this manner, it is possible to expect a large hit state to occur with a relatively small investment in the normal mode. As a result, it becomes easier for the player to play the game, and the pleasure increases.

Further, as the predetermined number of times, a plurality of number of time patterns are prepared in advance, and the predetermined number of times is determined when a big hit occurs. Therefore, there is an object of interest for the player other than the occurrence of the jackpot state, and the player is also excited about how many times the predetermined number of times is determined. As a result, the interest is further improved.

In the present embodiment, since the determined number of times is notified to the player, based on the notified number of times,
The player can be delighted. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the big hit symbol is “3” or “7”, a number such as “100” is given as the predetermined number N. Here, in the probability change mode, the symbol “100 times”
If the start-up fluctuation of A to 17M is repeated, a big hit state can occur with a considerable probability. Therefore, when the current big hit symbol is “3” or “7”, the player can greatly expect the occurrence of the next big hit state in the probability change mode. As a result, the player may be provided with not only a quick feeling but also a certain degree of expectation, and at the time of the game, he desires that the predetermined number N is given as "100 times". The game content will be even thicker.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the big hit symbol is “1”, “5”, “9” or “11”, “50” is given as the predetermined number N. here,
Under the probable change mode, "50 times" symbols 17A-17
There is a considerable probability that the mode can be switched to the normal mode without the occurrence of the big hit state until the start variation of M is repeated. Will be just right.

In addition, the game mode and the predetermined number of times set as described above are related to the big hit symbol. For this reason, it is easy for the player to understand the game content,
We strongly hope that a big hit state will occur in the symbol of "3" or "7", and when the symbol of "3" or "7" is in the reach state, the symbol of timing is in the reach state. Can be even more exciting than in the case of

Further, in this embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17M are used as the predetermined count as an initial count value.
Every time the start-up change is performed, the decrement process of the actual remaining number N is performed, and information about the remaining number N is displayed on the display unit 13a to notify the player. For this reason, the emotion of the player fluctuates according to the information to be notified, and the fun is further increased. That is, in general,
If the remaining number N is still sufficient, the player can play the game with a relatively large margin, while the remaining number N
As the amount decreases, the sensation of sensation increases, and the taste becomes more interesting.

Further, in the present embodiment, after the big hit symbol is once stopped and displayed on the display device 13,
The symbols 17A to 17L change again, and can be finally stopped and displayed as symbols 17A to 17L different from or the same as the temporarily stopped symbols. Therefore, even if the value of the symbols 17A to 17L once stopped and displayed is relatively low (in other words, even if the symbol is an even symbol to which only the normal mode is given or a symbol with a predetermined number of times N which is a certainty changing mode), Due to the re-fluctuation, the player desires that a symbol having a higher value is finally stopped and displayed. In addition, at the time of the re-change, the symbol having the value equal to or greater than the value of the once-displayed jackpot symbol is surely displayed finally, so that the value of the temporarily-displayed jackpot symbol is displayed. There is no lower value. Therefore, when the re-change is performed, the player can enjoy the re-change operation without feeling uneasy and with a predetermined feeling of expectation. as a result,
Dramatic improvement in entertainment can be achieved.

Further, in the present embodiment, at the time of the re-fluctuation, the symbols 17A to 17A can be visually recognized by the player.
L is variably displayed one frame at a time. For this reason, while visually recognizing the symbols 17A to 17L that are changed and displayed one frame at a time, the player wants to change further or wants to stop there, and enjoys the re-change while being excitedly excited. sell.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the re-change is performed, the fluctuation is not displayed beyond the predetermined upper limit number of frames. Therefore, for the player who knows the upper limit number of frames, the upper limit frame number does not change again. At that point, it can be noticed that it will eventually stop. In addition, since the upper limit frame number is different for each of the symbols 17A to 17L once stopped and displayed, the game content is further increased in thickness.

In addition, in the present embodiment, in the case of a re-change, if there is a change of more than a specific number of frames (7 or more), the value of the final stop symbol (fixed symbol) decreases thereafter. do not do. Therefore, when the re-change of seven frames or more is performed, the value of the final stop symbol (fixed symbol) is
After that, it does not decrease, in other words, as the number of variable frames increases, the value of the jackpot symbol increases, which is a desirable state for the player. As a result, the player hopes that the number of frames will fluctuate more, which makes the game more interesting and further enhances interest.

Further, in the present embodiment, since three types of values are provided for the jackpot symbol,
You can enjoy a variety of games.

(Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment will be described. However, members and the like that are the same as those in the first embodiment described above will not be described using the same reference numerals, names, and the like, and the following description will focus on differences from the first embodiment. It will be explained.

In the present embodiment, the big hit symbols 17A to
The first embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the value of 17L. That is, in the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols 17A to 17L are odd numbers (“1”,
In the case of “3”, “5”, “7”), the game mode after the end of the jackpot state is set to the probable change mode until the occurrence of the next jackpot state, and the jackpot symbols 17A to 17L have even numbers (“2”, In the case of “4”, “6”, “8”), the game mode after the end of the big hit state is set to the normal mode. In addition, when the jackpot state occurs, a large amount of prize balls (game balls 5) can be obtained, but the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has the jackpot symbols 17A to 17A.
According to the type of L, it is possible to cope with a system in which a prize ball obtained after the end of the jackpot state is exchanged for a prize. The system will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.
As shown in (1), when the jackpot symbol (fixed symbol) is “3” or “7”, the continuous game can be performed without exchanging the obtained prize ball for the prize all day. The jackpot symbol (fixed symbol) is "1,""5,""9," or "11."
In the case of, it is possible to continue the game without exchanging the obtained prize ball for prize for the time being. However, if the exchange condition described later is satisfied, it must be exchanged for prize. Furthermore, the jackpot symbol (fixed symbol) is "2",
In the case of "6", "8" or "12", it is not necessary to exchange when the above all day continuous game is possible or the conditional continuous game is possible, but in other cases, a prize is given. Must be replaced. In addition, if the jackpot symbol (fixed symbol) is "4" or "10", it is not necessary to exchange if the above all day continuous game is possible, but in other cases, it is exchanged for a prize. (Equivalent to the above exchange conditions). That is, for the player, "3" or "7"
17C or 17G is the most valuable, then
The symbol 17A of "1", "5", "9" or "11", 1
7E, 17I or 17K, then "2", "6",
The value decreases in the order of the symbols 17B, 17F, 17H or 17L of "8" or "12", and the symbols 17D or 17J of "4" or "10".

Now, a description will be given of the processing corresponding to step S902 under this system. The control device 24 stores the jackpot symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number counter CB in a memory as a final stop symbol (fixed symbol), temporarily determines a stop symbol based on the determined symbol, and temporarily stops the symbol. It is stored in the memory as a symbol. At this time, the control device 24 refers to the table shown in FIG. 20 and temporarily determines the stop symbol based on the confirmed symbol at that time. For example, the confirmed symbol is "1"
In the case of the symbol 17A, "1"
Symbol 17A (two-sixteenth), symbol 4D of "4" (1
2/6), "6" design 17F (2/16),
"8" symbol 17H (2/16), "9" symbol 17
I (two-sixteenth), "10" symbol 17J (two-sixteenth), "11" symbol 17K (two-sixteenth), or
The symbol 17L (2/16) of "12" can be determined.
Further, for example, when the confirmed symbol is the symbol 17D of “4”, the symbol 17J of “10” is temporarily set as the stop symbol.
16) can only be determined. Further, for example, when the confirmed symbol is the symbol 17G of “7”, the symbols 17A (1/16) of “1”, the symbols 17B (1/16) of “2”, and “3” are temporarily stopped symbols. 17 "(1/16)," 4 "17D (1/16)," 5 "17E (1/16)," 6 "17F (1/16), Symbol "7" 17G (4/16), symbol "8" 17H (2/16), symbol "9" 17I (16
1/10), "10" symbol 17J (1/16), "1"
The symbol 17K (1/16) of "1" or the symbol 17L (1/16) of "12" can be determined. In other words,
Even if the stop symbol is any of the symbols 17A to 17L, the symbol can be finally stopped at the symbol "7G" of "7" that is most pleasing to the player by the re-change.
In addition, for example, when the fixed symbol is the symbol 17H of “8”, the symbol 17B of the symbol “2”, the symbol 17D (5/16), the symbol 17D of the symbol “4” (5/16), or ,
The symbol 17F (6/16) of “6” can be determined.

According to the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, after the big hit symbol is once stopped and displayed on the display device 13, the symbols 17A to 17L change again,
Designs 17A-1 different from or the same as the temporary stop design
7L may be finally displayed. Therefore, even if the value of the symbols 17A to 17L once stopped and displayed is relatively low (in other words, even if the symbol is an even symbol that is given only the normal mode and must be exchanged for a prize), Due to the re-fluctuation, the player desires that a symbol having a higher value is finally stopped and displayed. Moreover, as in the first embodiment, at the time of the re-change, the symbol having a value greater than the value of the temporarily displayed jackpot symbol is definitely displayed and finally stopped and displayed. A value lower than the value of the displayed jackpot symbol will not be given. Therefore, when the re-change is performed, the player can enjoy the re-change operation without feeling uneasy and with a predetermined feeling of expectation. As a result, a dramatic improvement in interest can be achieved.

In the present embodiment, at the time of the re-fluctuation, the symbols 17A to 17L are reduced by one so that the player can visually recognize the symbols.
If the frame is displayed variably by frames, not displayed variably beyond a predetermined upper limit number of frames, and if there is a change of more than a specific number of frames (7 or more frames), the value of the final stop symbol (fixed symbol) is , Since it does not decrease after that,
The same operation and effect as those of the first embodiment are provided.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the case of a re-change, if there is a change of a certain number of frames or more (7 frames or more), the value of the temporarily stopped symbols 17A to 17L is always higher. Designs with value 17A-17L
And finally a stop display is performed (however, when the stop symbol is an odd number, it is excluded). For example, assuming that the stop symbol is an even symbol “4” symbol 17D, the symbol 17A “1” is displayed after the seventh frame (the symbol “11K” 17K).
Or, it is possible to finally stop only with the symbol 17C of “3”, and finally stop with a symbol having a value that is always higher than the value of the symbol 17D of “4” which is a stopped symbol. Become. For this reason, in the initial stage of the re-variation, it is strongly desired that there be a change of more than the certain number of frames, and the fact that there is a change of more than a certain number of frames gives a sense of joy and security. As a result, the interest can be further improved.

Note that the present invention is not limited to the contents described in the above embodiment, and may be implemented as follows, for example.

[0127] 1. In the above-described embodiment, as the concept of the probability change mode, (1) increasing the probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 53 as compared with the normal time, and increasing the chance of opening the blade 6 of the operating port 3; (2) shortening the time for changing the number in the 7-segment display section 53; (3) increasing the opening time of the blade 6 (and / or increasing the number of winnings); (4) special symbol display device 13 Shortening the fluctuation time of the symbols 17A to 17M of the display unit 13a of (5).
Among the fact that the jackpot expectation value is higher than that in the normal mode, only (5), that is, only that the jackpot probability is simply increased is executed.

On the other hand, (1) to (4) including (5)
Satisfying at least one of the above may be regarded as the probability change mode. That is, any combination of (1) to (4) (for example, (1) and (2), (1) and (3),
(1) and (4), (2) and (3), (2) and (4),
(3) and (4), (1) and (2) and (3), (1) and (2) and (4), (1) and (3) and (4), (2) and (3) ) And (4), (1) and (2), (3) and (4)), and (5) may be considered as the probability change mode.

[0129] 2. As a value possessed by the symbols 17A to 17L, the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine in which either the probable mode or the normal mode is only provided. Further, the present invention can also be applied to a case where the probability change mode is continued until the next big hit.
Further, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a type not provided with the probability change mode.

[0130] 3. The predetermined number N in the first embodiment is merely an example, and is not limited to the above numerical value. For example, when the jackpot probability in the probability change mode is 1 / X, it may be X / 10 times, X / 2 times, X times, 2X times, or 10X times. Good or better.
Further, the predetermined number N may be determined based on identification information other than the big hit symbol. For example, it may be determined according to the mode of the color or pattern of the jackpot symbol, or “10”, “3”, “3” or “3” when the jackpot is “1”, “1”, or “1”. In the case of a big hit in "3", the patterns 17A to 17 are "30 times".
It may be determined based on the numerical value of L.

4. In the above embodiment, the symbols 17A to 17A
When the 7M start-up change is performed N times a predetermined number of times, the mode is switched from the positive change mode to the normal mode.
The switching from the probable mode to the normal mode may be performed when the other predetermined conditions are satisfied. The predetermined conditions include, for example, (1) winning the game ball 5 at a certain winning opening or passing through a certain area;
(2) the symbol finally stops in a certain stop mode other than the jackpot, (3) a predetermined time elapses after entering the probable change mode, (4) a non-game state elapses a predetermined time, (5) And (3) occurrence of a predetermined reach state.

[0132] 5. Further, in the above embodiment, the probability of selecting the probable change mode is uniformly set to “50%”, but this probability can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the probability change mode may be selected with a probability of “about 33%”. Further, a configuration in which a plurality of patterns are prepared for the probabilities may be adopted. Further, the configuration may be such that the switching can be appropriately performed during the probability change mode.

6. Although not particularly mentioned in the above embodiment, the present invention may be embodied in a pachinko machine capable of performing so-called limiter control. This limiter control is performed in order to suppress gambling for the player, and controls so that the occurrence of the jackpot state in the probability change mode does not continue beyond a predetermined number of continuous times. is there.
More specifically, when the jackpot has been hit for a predetermined number of times (e.g., four times) in the probability change mode, the CPU performs a mode other than the probability change mode, that is, in the normal mode, at the fifth jackpot (limiter time). Control it to be a big hit. That is, at the time of the limiter, control may be performed such that the normal mode is forcibly selected.

7. In the first embodiment, if the maximum change frame number “13 frames” is changed again, the value may be reduced. For example, “9 frames” may be used as the final stop symbol. When the symbol 17I of "8" is adopted and the symbol 17H of "8" is temporarily adopted as the stop symbol, the re-variation of only one frame is performed without performing the re-variation of 13 frames. Was. On the other hand, for example, by taking into account a table as shown in FIG. 21, it is possible to avoid a situation in which a stop is finally caused by a change of only one frame.

8. As the special symbol display device 13, a CRT, a dot matrix, an LED, electroluminescence (EL), a fluorescent display tube, a drum, or the like may be used in addition to the above-described liquid crystal display.

9. The present invention can be embodied in a pachinko machine or the like of a type different from the above embodiment. For example, a configuration in which the ordinary symbol display device 51 in the above embodiment is omitted may be adopted. Further, the present invention can also be embodied in a type of pachinko machine in which at least one of a normal symbol display device and a special symbol display device is provided in plurality. Furthermore, the pachinko machine may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state on condition that a game ball is won in a predetermined area after the big hit symbol is displayed.

10. Further, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a type having a display device capable of displaying identification information other than the symbols 17A to 17L. For example, there is a pachinko machine of a type in which a big hit state may occur depending on the lighting and blinking state of the lamp.

11. In addition to the pachinko machines, the present invention can also be implemented as various game machines such as arepaches, sparrow balls, slot machines, and the like. In the slot machine, for example, a symbol is changed by operating an operation lever in a state where a coin is inserted and a symbol valid line is determined, and the symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating a stop button or the like. belongs to. Therefore, as a basic concept of the slot machine, a symbol display means for displaying a fixed symbol after variably displaying a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols is provided, and a symbol caused by operation of a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever) is provided. The fluctuation is started, the symbol fluctuation is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, a stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses, and a necessary condition is that the fixed symbol at the time of the stop is a specific symbol. A slot machine provided with special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player.

12. Although not particularly mentioned in the above embodiment, at the time of re-change, the effect may be notified by the display device 13 or other notifying means. By adopting the above-described configuration, the effect notification gives an excitement to the excitement at the time of re-change. In addition, as other notification means, a lamp, a separately provided display device, a sound notification means, and the like can be given.

13. Display explanation means for displaying and explaining the value according to the big hit symbols 17A to 17L may be provided. For example, a display plate showing the contents of FIGS. 18 and 19 may be provided between a pair of front and rear glass plates provided on the glass door frame. Examples of the description of the display plate include: 3, 7,...
9, 11 ... continuous game possible, 4, 11 ... exchange and the like. By adopting such a configuration, the value of the symbols 17A to 17L can be easily grasped by the player visually confirming the display plate and the like. Further, the player can deepen the understanding of the game.

Further, a signal deriving means for deriving a signal related to the value of the symbols 17A to 17L may be provided to perform various controls based on the signal. For example, when the big hit state occurs in the symbol 17C of “3”, display control such as “all day continuous game is possible” is performed on the display device 13 or when the big hit state occurs in the symbol 17D of “4”. Is displayed on the display device 13.
Display control such as "Please replace this" may be performed.

14. In the above-described embodiment, the mode is notified on the display unit 13a. However, the game mode may be displayed using a mode notification lamp or the like. Further, the mode may be notified using a sound effect or the like. For example, while the game mode is the probable change mode, the sound effect may be different from the case where the game mode is the normal mode. As a result, the game mode can be grasped aurally.

15. Further, the notification method may be changed according to the remaining number N. For example, when the remaining number N is equal to or more than 50 times and when the remaining number N is less than 50 times, the sound effect is changed, the lighting / flashing method of the lamp is changed, and the color, background, and character of the display unit 13a are displayed. It is conceivable that the method, the display tempo, etc., and the tempo, such as sound effects, are changed. Further, when the remaining number N becomes small (for example, 10 times or less), the color timer may blink to prompt a thrilling feeling. With the above-described configuration, the player can know that the remaining number N has fallen below a certain value based on a change in the notification method, which further enhances the interest and spurs the improvement of interest. Can be hung.

The actual remaining number N may not be reported by a numerical value. By adopting a configuration in which the configuration and the notification method are different from each other, that is, when the actual remaining number N is not reported as a numerical value, the different notification method (switching of the notification method) for the remaining number N is a mystery. It becomes more interesting because it includes a crushed part and gives the player a chance to predict it.

16. Counters related to random numbers (internal random number counter CI, outreach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB, left, middle, and right symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR, reach type determination counter CV
Etc.) may be changed as appropriate. For example, a single random number counter may be used to determine a jackpot state, an out-of-reach state, or the like based on the value.

17. In the above embodiment, if the jackpot state occurs when the game mode is the probability change mode,
The remaining number N was cleared. In particular, when the game mode set at the time of the occurrence of the big hit state is the normal mode, there is a possibility that even if a large number of remaining times N remains, it may become meaningless. On the other hand, even if the mode set at that time is the normal mode, the game mode may be maintained in the positive change mode with respect to the remaining rotation speed at the time when the big hit state occurs. By doing so, even if the game mode is set to the normal mode when the jackpot occurs, if the remaining number of revolutions is relatively large, it is determined whether the game mode has been set to the probability change mode again. I feel like that. Also, if the probable mode is set once and the remaining number of revolutions is still large, the gaming mode should hope that the big hit state will occur as soon as possible, and enjoy the unprecedented feeling Is possible, and the thickness of the game contents is further increased.

18. In addition, when the gaming mode is the probability change mode, a jackpot state occurs, and when the mode set at that time is the probability change mode again, at least the remaining number N is added to the predetermined number N. The minute may be set as a new predetermined number N. In this way, the player further desires that the game mode is set to the probable change mode, and the new predetermined number as the result of the addition is set for each occasional game and for the pachinko machine. Since the number of times is unique for each game and for each player, the game itself can be further individualized.

19. Furthermore, when the game mode is the probable change mode, the remaining number N may be increased on condition that a special condition is satisfied.
By adopting such a configuration, aside from the occurrence of the big hit state, the pleasure for the player increases, and the fun is further increased. In addition, when the above-mentioned special condition is satisfied when the remaining number of revolutions is low and the player gives up on the occurrence of the jackpot state, the joy is completely relieved.

The special conditions include, for example, that the game ball 5 wins a prize port where it is difficult to win, that the game ball 5 passes through a difficult-to-pass area, or that the symbol 17
A to 17L are finally stopped at a special symbol different from the big hit symbol (for example, a predetermined roll of “3”, “4”, “1”, etc.), the display mode of the normal symbol display device 51 Is a specific display mode, the normal symbol display device 51
Is performed a predetermined number of times, a predetermined reach pattern is produced, a predetermined number of predetermined reach patterns are produced, a predetermined production is performed on the display unit 13a, and the like. . Particularly in the latter case, even if the symbols 17A to 17L do not stop at the big hit symbol, it is desirable for the player to finally stop at the special symbol. Therefore, the sense of excitement during the design change is increased.

20. In addition, contrary to the above 19, when the game mode is the probable change mode, the remaining number N may be reduced on condition that the special condition (see the above example) is satisfied. With such a configuration, an object of interest different from the occurrence of the jackpot state is added, and the player plays a game while hoping that the special condition is not satisfied.

As the special condition, for example, as described above, the game ball 5 wins a winning opening where it is difficult to win, or the game ball 5 passes through a hard-to-pass area, or
That is, the symbols 17A to 17L are finally stopped at a special symbol different from the big hit symbol (for example, a predetermined outcome such as "1", "1", "9").

21. In the above 19 and 20, the degree to which the remaining number N increases or decreases may differ depending on the occasion. For example, when the symbols 17A to 17L are stopped in a certain roll, "30 times" is added (or subtracted), whereas the symbol 17A is changed in another roll.
When １７17L stops, “100 times” may be added (or subtracted).

22. Display device 13 during probable change mode
May be different from that in the normal mode. As a display mode, for example, a symbol 17
A to 17L colors, shapes, sizes, change methods, change directions, change speeds, change start modes such as change start order, change stop modes such as change stop order, types, or backgrounds (type of background, color, Character type, character color) and the like. Further, in the above embodiment, the reach pattern of the super reach in the probable change mode and the reach pattern in the normal mode are different, but may be the same. Further, during the probable change mode, only the super reach may be produced, or the reach production may not be performed at all.

23. A configuration in which a plurality of patterns of the jackpot probability in the probable change mode may be prepared. Then, in this case, a configuration in which the probability is set based on a big hit symbol or the like may be adopted. Further, a configuration in which the jackpot probability is switched during the probability change mode may be adopted.

[0155]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine provided with a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information, an excellent effect that a dramatic improvement in interest can be achieved can be achieved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to one embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a display state of a display unit.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an arrangement of symbols and the like;

FIG. 4 is a chart for explaining the concept of a symbol random number buffer;

FIG. 5 is a chart for explaining the concept of a symbol random number area.

FIG. 6 is a chart for explaining the concept of a stop symbol area.

FIG. 7A is a chart explaining the concept of a random number counter, and FIG. 7B is a chart explaining the concept of a reach type determination counter.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a “random number distribution routine” executed by the control device.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a “storage processing routine”.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a part of a “special electric accessory control routine”.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a part of the “special electric accessory control routine” and continuing from FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a “variation start processing routine”.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a “mode determination processing routine”.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a “mode notification processing routine”.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a “remaining number notification process routine”.

FIG. 16 is a table showing a relationship between a temporarily stopped symbol and a fixed symbol.

FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a display state of a display unit in a probability change mode.

FIG. 18 is a chart showing a relationship of a predetermined number of times to a fixed symbol.

FIG. 19 is a chart showing a relation of a system to a fixed symbol according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 20 is a table showing a relationship between a temporarily stopped symbol and a fixed symbol.

FIG. 21 is a table showing a relationship between a temporarily stopped symbol and a fixed symbol according to another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 3 ... Operation opening, 4 ... Big winning opening, 5 ... Game ball, 13 ... Special symbol display device, 13a ... Display part, 14 ... Left symbol column, 15 ... Medium symbol column, 16 ... right symbol row, 17A-17M ... symbol, 24 ... control device, L ... big hit line.

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A game situation detecting means for detecting a game situation that changes in response to an operation of a player; a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information based on a detection result by the game situation detecting means; A special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player, on condition that the specific display mode is finally stopped and displayed. In a gaming machine in which a plurality of types are set, after the identification information of the variable display device is once stopped and displayed in a specific display mode, the identification information fluctuates again,
The specific display mode that is different from or the same as the specific display mode that has been temporarily stopped is configured to be stopped and displayed, and in the case of the re-change, a value that is equal to or greater than the value that the temporarily stopped specific display mode has A gaming machine wherein the identification information is finally stopped and displayed in a specific display mode having the following. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said identification information includes a plurality of symbols.